Transmission Fluid Level, Checking and Filling

Transmission Fluid Level, Checking and Filling

Please observe the notes:






• Regarding the general repair information, refer to => [ General Repair Information ] General Repair Information.

• Regarding transmission fluid, refer to => [ Automatic Transmission Fluid ] Automatic Transmission Fluid.

• Regarding the overflow tube, refer to => [ Transmission, With
and Without a Filling Tube ] Transmission.

• It may be necessary to shorten the pipe on the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262 A).

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

• Used Oil Collecting and Extracting Device (V.A.G 1782)

• Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051)

• Drip Tray for VAS 6100 (VAS 6208)

• Adapter for Oil Filling (VAS 6262 A)

• Adapter for Filling ATF Oil (VAS 6262/2)

• Pipe Cutter (VAS 6056/2)

Shortening the Pipe on the Adapter for Oil Filling (VAS 6262 A) :

- Shorten the pipe to dimension - a -. This assures that pipe will not touch the bottom of some oil containers.






- a - = 210 mm

• Dimension - a - is measured starting from the green surface on the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262 A).

- Make a mark on the pipe, at dimension - a -, and cut the pipe using the pipe cutter (VAS 6056/2).






Use the transmission fluid available as a replacement part.

- Always replace the seal - arrow - on the plug when checking the fluid level.






Checking

- Turn off the engine.

The fluid temperature must not be more than approximately 30 °C (86 °F) at the start of the test.

• Transmission is not in emergency running, the fluid temperature not above approximately 30 °C (86 °F).

• Vehicles is horizontal

• The selector level is in the "P" position.

- Connect the vehicle diagnostic tester and move through the selections until it is ready for operation. Refer to => [ Vehicle Diagnosis Tester, Connecting and Selecting Functions ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

- Press Guided Functions.

- Select the vehicle, the transmission and check ATF level.

- Press the -> button.

- Start the engine.

- Lift the vehicle.

- Place a drip tray under the transmission.

- Press the -> button.

If the test temperature shown is: 35 to 45° C (95 to 113°F).

- Remove the plug and the overflow tube - arrow - from the transmission pan.






Transmission fluid will flow out of the overflow tube.






If transmission fluid continues to drain out of the hole:

The fluid does not need to be topped off.

- Install the plug with new seal and tighten it to 27 Nm. The fluid level test is completed.

If no fluid drips out of the hole:

- Fill with transmission fluid.

Filling

- Install the adapter for oil filling VAS 6291/2 (VAS 6262/2) to the transmission pan hand tight with the engine running.






- Shake the fluid bottles before opening.

- Read the information regarding the pipe before installing the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262 A) to the fluid container.

- Fill with 1 liter fluid.

- Install the adapter for oil filling (VAS 6262) to the quick release coupling.

If transmission fluid flows out of the adapter hole:

The transmission fluid does not need to be topped off.

- Allow the fluid to drain until it drips.

- Install the plug with a new seal and tighten it to 27 Nm. The fluid level test is completed.

If transmission fluid does not drip:

- Fill with another liter of fluid.


Too little or too much transmission fluid will impair the transmission. If 2 liters are missing, you should check the transmission more closely. There is probably a larger leak.